The appearance of the Merchants & Music Festival on the Fort Thomas council meeting agenda sparked strong reactions from residents concerned about its potential cancellation. During Monday night’s meeting, several residents voiced fears over the possible cancellation of the festival, a free annual event at Tower Park featuring live music, food, local vendors and family activities. […]
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Here are the 2025 Fort Thomas Independence Day Parade winners
Fort Thomas awarded trophies to its 2025 Independence Day Parade winners during Monday night’s city council meeting. This year’s parade theme was “Honoring Our History”—a tribute to the people, stories and events that have shaped the Fort Thomas community, per a press release from the city. The city also recognized Deanna and Jim Beineke as […]
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Villa Madonna student accepted into the Naval Academy
A Fort Thomas native and Villa Madonna high school graduate is in the midst of a rigorous training program for one of the most prestigious military academies in the world. Dominic Martin was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2026 on June 30. Martin is set to begin basic midshipmen training as part of […]
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Looking to celebrate the Fourth this weekend? Here are events happening around NKY
Monday, July 4 is Independence Day and cities around Northern Kentucky are holding runs, parades and concerts to celebrate. Here’s a list of what’s happening where. Bellevue: First Friday- “Bellevue is Poppin” When: July 1, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Fairfield Avenue What: Popsicle vendor/Fourth of July Theme Covington: Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association […]
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Grand Ave. entrance ramp to I-471 North in Campbell Co. to close for pavement repairs Thursday night
Grand Ave. (KY 1892 ) in Ft. Thomas to I-471 north will be closed Thursday night for a pavement repair project, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office. The closure will start at 10 p.m., Thursday and work is expected to last until 5 a.m. Friday morning. There will be no signed detour. […]